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To connect to shore power,  plug the 30 amp  POWER CORD into the boat and then into the dock 
receptacle. Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 50 amp, 30 amp, 20 
amp, or 15 amp).  If necessary, add a CORD ADAPTER   located in the top drawer in the galley.  Turn 
the dock power on.  Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line or bow rail. 
 
At the ELECTRICAL PANEL, flip the SHORE CIRCUIT BREAKER on.    Check for reverse polarity.   
Then turn on appropriate breakers for battery charger, refrigeration, water heater, etc.  Watch you amp 
meter for load.  If the load exceeds amperage, you will pop your breaker.  If this occurs, turn off some 
items (e.g. water heater) and wait to turn on one of your systems until your use of electricity drops. 
 
If your outlets fail to work, check your GFIs to make sure that they have not been tripped.   Be aware that 
one GFI breaker may supply plug-ins in several areas.  Also confirm the main power switch at the lower 
helm is turned to “Shore.” 

 
Inverter Power 

The INVERTER provides AC power to the 110-volt receptacle plugs (i.e. the microwave oven) when the 
boat is disconnected from shore power.   The inverter does not provide power to the water heater or the 
battery charger.   Your inverter panel is located to the left of the lower helm.  Press button to turn 
“Inverting” light on.  Rotate the main power switch on the 110-volt panel to “Inv.”  The inverting light 
will come on.   The actual inverter is located under the small deck hatch near the lower helm. 
 
The inverter’s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located in the engine room.  The 
quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of these batteries.  Therefore, running hair dryers, toaster, 
coffeepots, space heater, etc.,  and will quickly discharge the house/inverter batteries. Use these items 

VERY SPARINGLY

!  Monitor your battery usage very carefully!  If your  anticipated power usage is 

heavy, start your generator or engines to keep batteries charged. 

 

 
When connected to shore power  or using the generator, the inverter automatically becomes a battery 
charger for the 12-volt HOUSE BATTERIES.  Should you detect the inverter failing to charge the house 
batteries, check the circuit breaker in the AC Panel and the inverter control panel.  Also, there is usually a 
circuit breaker located on top of the inverter box.             

 

 Generator

 

 

 

To start your GENERATOR, first check that your generator’s fluids are topped off and the raw water 
intake is open.  The generator controls are located on the left side at the lower helm.  First pre-heat the 
generator for about 20 seconds.  Then while still pre-heating turn the switch to start.  Hold the switch in 
that position while the generator catches.  (about 5-10 seconds).   Make sure water and exhaust is exiting 
on the port side under the swim platform. 
 
Prior to starting, make sure all individual AC breakers are turned off.   After generator is running, turn 
your AC distribution switch to Generator. Then turn on AC systems as you would on shore power one 
system at a time.   
 
To turn the generator off, first take off the load by turning off AC breakers. Then turn off main AC 
distribution switch.  Lastly kill the generator by switching generator switch to “off” until it dies. 

 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Defiant II

Page 1: ...Gulf Islands She combines speed and economy packing many amenities into a well planned layout for comfort and fun We trust this manual will help you become familiar with the boat and answer questions...

Page 2: ...ng Tank 8 Y Valve 9 Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks 9 Fresh Water Pump 9 Hot Water 9 Shower 9 Galley Stove Oven 10 Refrigeration 10 Heating Systems Diesel Heater DC 10 Electronics VHF Radio Depth Soun...

Page 3: ...R for debris Shining a flashlight thru the strainer often helps see debris If necessary close the seacock open the strainer cover clean the strainer and reassemble Remember to reopen the seacock Confi...

Page 4: ...FORWARD HATCH Turn on your VHF and electronics ASSIGN crew members their various positions Once outside the marina idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines Singling up lines so they ca...

Page 5: ...de of the hull near the tank opening The sound may indicate that the tank is nearly full Top off carefully and be prepared to catch spilled fuel Spillage may result in a nasty fine from law enforcemen...

Page 6: ...elm The inverter s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located in the engine room The quantity of DC power is limited to the capacity of these batteries Therefore running hair dryers to...

Page 7: ...TERY BANK provides power for all DC systems except the engines and 2 automatic bilge pumps When disconnected from shore power all 12 volt devices drain the house battery Use devices as needed The DC v...

Page 8: ...o the toilet and pump the toilet slowly to draw the lube into the pump unit The pump lube is located behind the mirrored cabinet Holding Tank The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 36 gallons...

Page 9: ...ins overboard through various thru hulls usually located under the sinks To refill the tank remove the WATER CAP it is located on the starboard side Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank o...

Page 10: ...helm Refrigerator The REFRIGERATOR is dual voltage 12 volt and 110 volt power It will automatically use 110 volt power when the shore power is connected or the generator is running otherwise it will o...

Page 11: ...s Also with severely limited visibility from the lower helm operating the vessel from this station is strongly discouraged Global Positioning System GPS The Garmin GPS is on the upper helm Ascertain t...

Page 12: ...from the geared teeth on the windlass Remove the bridle from the chain As the boat moves toward the anchor press the up control to take up slack chain Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling...

Page 13: ...in davit base Lower the cable on the davit so the clip will reach the lifting harness on the dingy Attach the clip to the ring in the lifting harness Have a second person steady the dingy and tend the...

Page 14: ...he MANUAL switch is located AT THE HELM STATIONS Except in the case of an emergency this switch will be left in the OFF position You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and wate...

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